Carbohydrates do not cause type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new study found just the opposite: a diet rich in carbohydrates can actually fight diabetes. A wide range of other studies looking at plant-based diets and diabetes have consistently shown similar results.
But you would not know that if you read articles such as this on in the New York Times. The paper published an opinion piece urging Americans to ditch not only sugars, but wheat, rice, corn, potatoes – even fruit – to fight diabetes and obesity. The article also recommended replacing these foods with meat, eggs and butter. Continue reading “Conquering Diabetes With Carbohydrates”
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There’s one question that nearly everyone wants answered: which diet will really help me maintain a healthy weight? New research presented this week from the Physicians Committee’s Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, at the American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions 
Whenever there is cold, snowy weather I tend to gravitate toward soups, stews and chilis, especially when they combine beans and kale. This recipe incorporates the heartiness of beans and kale, but thrown in a wrap for a simple, satisfying and economical meal. This wrap is also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with protein, fiber, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene and iron, you definitely get the most bang for your buck.
One of my favorite comfort meals is butter chicken. Creamy and spicy, it is such a nice meal for this never-ending winter! Usually made with chicken and butter, it can easily be made vegan with tofu and coconut milk.
